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April 20, 2010
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Hey guys I have a question. I am planning to attend an auction this weekend, where among other things they have a High Standard Duramatic 101 listed. I know nothing about them, can anybody tell me, is this something to possibly try for? I have read that they were good pistols. Would anybody give me a ballpark value, assuming very good condition? Here is the only pic available-
There is also a Blackhawk in .30 carbine, any thoughts on that one?
Thanks!
-Lonwolf
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March 27, 2013
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The dura-matic is a lower line in the hi-standard 22 world. Here's one on armslist that's selling for $275.
Here's John Stimson's rundown on the duramatic.
After purchasing a very good condition HD Military I have been watching for other hi-standards to add to the collection. The duramatic isn't very high on my list though. From the prices I've seen, $300 would be the highest I would go for a very good condition gun with the box. If you can pick it up for $200 it will be a fun shooter.
I paid $500 for the HD Military and it had the original box and the hangtag still on the trigger guard.
I'm holding out for something in the model 107 realm, or a nice victor. Good luck with your decision. I hope this info helps. I am by no means an expert on the subject.
Nathan
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March 2, 2008
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I have owned/shot several High Standards over the years.
The first was in the "way back" years, when I sold off almost everything, was a Sharpshooter, good gun and my son bought one in Texas that was in my custody for 14 months, again, a ggod gun.
Several years ago I bought a Victor, just because I had to, also a good gun.
Two things to watch for with a High Standard pistol are:
Magazines can need a lot of tweaking to feed properly for an individual gun. HS guns seem to be a litlle magazine>gun sensitive.
Also, Hamden/East Hartford High Standards may not stand up well to a steady, long term diet of high velocity .22 lr. Frame cracks can develop, that are not actually a functional problem but bear some watching.
John Stimson is the HS authority, I'd also suggest doing some research on
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=49
If I ever need info on a rimfire, this where I check first, and over the years I have owned well over a dozen .22 lr pistols/revolvers/rifles
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January 24, 2009
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lonwolf93 said
There is also a Blackhawk in .30 carbine, any thoughts on that one?
One of those has been on my short list for quite a while. I haven't shot one yet, but I've read many posts by people who have. Two thoughts seem to be common among those posts...big bang & big fireball.
Both are characteristics which appeal to me immensely.
The also say that recoil is fairly tame.
May 12, 2009
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Steve CT said
I have owned/shot several High Standards over the years.The first was in the "way back" years, when I sold off almost everything, was a Sharpshooter, good gun and my son bought one in Texas that was in my custody for 14 months, again, a ggod gun.
Several years ago I bought a Victor, just because I had to, also a good gun.
Two things to watch for with a High Standard pistol are:
Magazines can need a lot of tweaking to feed properly for an individual gun. HS guns seem to be a litlle magazine>gun sensitive.
Also, Hamden/East Hartford High Standards may not stand up well to a steady, long term diet of high velocity .22 lr. Frame cracks can develop, that are not actually a functional problem but bear some watching.
John Stimson is the HS authority, I'd also suggest doing some research on
http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=49
If I ever need info on a rimfire, this where I check first, and over the years I have owned well over a dozen .22 lr pistols/revolvers/rifles
I have well over 300 High Standard pistols of all models and time frames. I have fired well over half of them. With the exception of the ones that came with Triple K magazines, all have functioned reliably without any magazine adjustment. There are other issues like a fresh recoil spring and dry fire dimples that can affect proper feeding. Perhaps I am just lucky but I have never tweaked a magazine.
The frame cracks are a reality in a small number of cases and with enough abuse through a worn recoil spring and high velocity ammunition will eventually affect function. When a second crack forms on the left side function is almost always affected.
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